Audit Senior Associate

Discover Your Potential at Whitley Penn • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Whitley Penn is seeking an Audit Senior Associate to join its Audit department in the Dallas or Plano office. The role leads external audit engagements from planning through completion, builds client relationships, manages deadlines and budgets, and supervises and develops associates and interns. The position also involves developing expertise in auditing standards and supporting proposals, networking, and recruiting. It is full-time and exempt, and work is fully in-office or at client sites. The general schedule is Monday through Friday, eight hours per day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., with overtime as needed.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of public accounting external audit experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA certification or CPA eligibility with certification in progress.
• Strong technical knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly dedicated, positive, and collaborative, with initiative and eagerness to learn and acquire new skills and knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from start to finish, including planning and execution, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Develop relationships with clients and understand their operations, processes, and business objectives to enhance engagements, identify issues, and recommend improvements.
• Manage client deadline expectations, monitor performance against budget, and communicate engagement status to Managers.
• Supervise, teach, and develop associates and interns by delegating assignments, reviewing staff work papers, and evaluating engagement performance.
• Continuously develop a comprehensive understanding of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and their application to engagements.
• Assist with business proposals, networking, and recruiting opportunities.

Benefits

• Firm-paid medical insurance, including free employee-only coverage on two of three plans.
• Voluntary dental and vision insurance.
• 17 annual firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4th and year-end.
• 20 days of PTO.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• 401(k) with profit sharing.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Firm-paid Becker CPA Review Course and reimbursement for exam fees.
• Health and wellness program.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior